Description

2-Bromo-1-(2-Phenoxyphenyl)Ethanone is a versatile brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive α-bromo ketone moiety and a diphenyl ether backbone, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing benzofuran or dibenzofuran cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive halogen for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs or conductive polymers, due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) working on client-specific molecules.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Utilized in universities and corporate R&D for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions, such as cross-coupling or cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(2-Phenoxyphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	94402-42-3
Molecular Formula	C14H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	291.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(2-phenoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one; 2'-Phenoxy-2-bromoacetophenone; α-Bromo-2-phenoxyacetophenone; 2-Bromo-2'-phenoxyacetophenone; (2-Phenoxyphenyl)-2-bromoethanone; NSC 405124
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-1-(2-Phenoxyphenyl)Ethanone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.